A witness has accused Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán of murdering members
of rival gangs.
The Mexican drug kingpin is on trial in New York and faces 17 charges
including money laundering and trafficking.
Laura Cantekin reports from New York.
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Friday, January 25, 2019
UN meet on climate change and its threat to peace and security
The United Nations Security Council has held its first open debate on
the subject of climate change since 2011.
The Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister has chaired the meeting and
roughly 75 council members and representatives from other states had
the chance to address the council.
There's widespread concern about the impacts of climate change but
translating that into tangible action remains a challenge for the
world body.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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the subject of climate change since 2011.
The Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister has chaired the meeting and
roughly 75 council members and representatives from other states had
the chance to address the council.
There's widespread concern about the impacts of climate change but
translating that into tangible action remains a challenge for the
world body.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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White House: Stone arrest "has nothing to do with the President"
The White House says the arrest of Roger Stone, a top political adviser to Donald Trump, "has nothing to do with the President".
The FBI carried out a dawn raid on Mr. Stone's house in Florida earlier today.
Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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UK Chancellor believes EU will drop some Brexit redlines to avoid no deal
The British Chancellor has said he believe the EU would be willing to drop some of its Brexit red lines to help break the deadlock in the British parliament over a Brexit deal.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been struggling to get MPs on board before the 29th of March, or the country faces a no-deal scenario.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Longtime Trump Adviser Roger Stone Charged
Roger Stone, A longtime adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has been charged by the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
Roger Stone was charged on seven counts related to alleged attempts to mislead or obstruct an investigation in Congress.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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Anti-Yellow Vests to march in Paris
French security forces are gearing up for another weekend of protests - but, for the first time, demonstrators opposed to the Yellow Vests are set to take to the streets of Paris.
Yellow Vests protesters angry over the cost of living have marched in Paris every Saturday since November 17th - sometimes clashing violently with police.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Italy Refuses More Migrants Rescued at Sea
Italy is again denying migrants rescued at sea the right to disembark.
A rescue ship carrying 47 says it is now desperate to find a port to dock in—as weather deteriorates in the Mediterranean.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.
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MAY UNDER PRESSURE OVER 'NO DEAL' BREXIT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to rule out a no-deal Brexit.
Several senior cabinet members have hinted they might resign from government over the issue.
UK MPs will vote next week on potential options for Brexit - and mechanisms to avoid a 'no deal' scenario look set to attract significant support.
A new so-called 'meaningful vote' on Theresa May's Brexit plan is not expected until next month.
But Business Secretary Greg Clark says 'no deal' should come off the table as an option.
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Taj Mahal security armed with slingshots to protect tourists from monkeys
Security guards at India's Taj Mahal have been armed with slingshots to ward off monkeys at the popular tourist site.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in India for two day state visit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is on his first ever state visit to India.
Apart from bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister, President Ramaphosa will also be the chief guest at India's Republic Day military parade- only the second South African President after Nelson Mandela to be accorded that honour.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Apart from bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister, President Ramaphosa will also be the chief guest at India's Republic Day military parade- only the second South African President after Nelson Mandela to be accorded that honour.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Russia remembers the Siege of Leningrad, 75 years on
Russia will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Siege of Leningrad on Friday, largely believed to be the most brutal siege in history. More than one million Russians died during the Nazi attack, but as Dan Ashby reports, remarkably - the city did not give in.
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RPT: White House supervisor overruled rejection of Kushner's security clearance
Top adviser and son-in-law to President Trump, Jared Kushner, received top-secret clearance despite being rejected by security specialists, NBC reports
The officials who moved to block Kusher's access were then reportedly overruled by their supervisor
Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington...
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Venezuelan Stalemate Continues
The stalemate continues in Venezuela, as two men insist they're the legitimate heads of state. Opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido proclaimed himself Venezuela's rightful leader during nationwide protests Wednesday. Meanwhile Nicolas Maduro — re-elected in a widely disputed election last May —insists he will not step down.
Juan Carlos Lamas has the latest from Caracas.
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US Senate rejects government funding bills
The US Senate has rejected two bills that would end the government shutdown now in its second month.
Both bills were expected to fail, but there is some hope Democrats and Republicans could now work on a bipartisan compromise to re-open the goverment.
Harry Horton reports from Washington.
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RUSSIA SUPPORTS NICOLAS MADURO, HITS OUT AT US
Russia has given its support to Nicolas Maduro, a close ally, and accused the United States of trying to interfere in Venezuela illegally. The Russian government said foreign military intervention could have 'catastrophic consequences'. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.
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El Chapo's wife helped him escape jail
In the trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman the jury
has heard how his wife helped plan his 2015 jail break.
El Chapo escaped the Mexican high security facility by digging a
mile-long tunnel from the shower in his cell out under the prison
perimeter.
Nick Harper reports.
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has heard how his wife helped plan his 2015 jail break.
El Chapo escaped the Mexican high security facility by digging a
mile-long tunnel from the shower in his cell out under the prison
perimeter.
Nick Harper reports.
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Aid restrictions impacting 50,000 people in Myanmar
A clampdown on aid activities in Myanmar's Rakhine State is impacting
at least 50,000 people. That's according to a United Nations internal
note obtained by Reuters.
A military crackdown in 2017 resulted in over 700,000 Rohingya muslims
fleeing into neighboring Bangladesh.
And regional officials say aid restrictions have been put in place
this month because of security reasons.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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at least 50,000 people. That's according to a United Nations internal
note obtained by Reuters.
A military crackdown in 2017 resulted in over 700,000 Rohingya muslims
fleeing into neighboring Bangladesh.
And regional officials say aid restrictions have been put in place
this month because of security reasons.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR SALA PLANE
Authorities have abandoned the search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala.
Rescuers say chances are remote of finding him or pilot David Ibbotson, after their plane disappeared on Monday over the English channel.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Coastguard call off search for Emiliano Sala plane
French coastguard have called off the search for the plane carrying Argentine striker Emiliano Sala - almost three days after it crashed in the English Channel.
Police say they could find no trace of the plane.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Scotland's Former First Minister Charged with Sexual Assault And Attempted Rape
Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond has been charged with two counts of attempted rape and multiple sexual assault charges.
He denies the charges, saying he is innocent of any criminality whatsoever.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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